6 credential programs ladder toward this occupation. Median wage on completion: $33,530. See full occupation profile →
Certification
Certified Cicerone
Cicerone Certification Program
$250 cost
Purchase and accept beer using established quality and condition standardsServe alcohol responsibly in compliance with responsible serving practicesStore beer properly to maintain freshness and qualityApply draft principles to maintain beer carbonation during dispenseOperate and maintain draft systems in a beverage service environmentSelect and use appropriate beer glassware for service
Certification
Certified Specialist of Wine (CSW)
Society of Wine Educators
Apply physiology of taste to wine evaluation and serviceIdentify wine composition and chemistry in a beverage service contextIdentify wine faults in a beverage service contextApply viticulture and enology knowledge to wine selection and serviceInterpret wine labels and laws across wine regionsApply knowledge of the U.S. wine industry in a beverage service context
Certification
Certified Wine Educator (CWE)
Society of Wine Educators
Apply advanced wine knowledge across theory and regional topics in a wine education contextEvaluate wine appearance, aroma, taste, and quality using a structured tasting frameworkIdentify wine faults and imbalances including oxidation, acescence, and chemical imbalances in a tasting contextPresent wine topics coherently and concisely to a target audience in an educational settingApply responsible beverage alcohol service practices in a wine education context
Apply knowledge of coffee and tea in a hospitality beverage service contextApply knowledge of beer in a hospitality beverage service contextApply knowledge of sake, cider, and perry in a hospitality beverage service contextApply knowledge of wine in a hospitality beverage service contextApply knowledge of spirits in a hospitality beverage service contextEvaluate beverages using sensory evaluation and tasting notes in a hospitality context
Course
TIPS On-Premise
Training for Intervention Procedures (TIPS)
Apply responsible alcohol service strategies in an on-premise hospitality environmentPromote professionalism in alcohol service at restaurants, bars, and hospitality venuesEnhance customer service skills in an on-premise alcohol service settingPrevent misuse of alcohol in a front-of-house hospitality environmentLimit exposure to alcohol-related liabilities in an on-premise service setting